3D Printer 1070 Titan Pellet

The Bureau of Reclamation, part of the Department of the Interior, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source procurement for specialized 3D printing equipment. The agency's Acquisition and Operation Branch in Denver, Colorado plans to purchase a 3D Systems model EXT 1070 Titan Pellet large format 3D printer with integrated machining capabilities from Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. This notification falls under NAICS code 333248 (All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing) and is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside. The procurement is not a solicitation but rather an advance notice of the agency's intention to make a direct award to a single supplier. The equipment specified requires unique dual toolhead capabilities that the agency believes only one source can provide.

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking this specialized 3D printer to meet specific operational requirements that include pellet extrusion technology rather than standard filament systems, plus integrated CNC spindle machining capabilities in a second toolhead. The agency has determined that Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. is the sole authorized U.S. distributor for this 3D Systems equipment, justifying the sole source approach under FAR 13.106-1(b)(2). Companies that believe they can meet these technical requirements may submit capability statements and business profiles to the contracting officer within 15 days of the July 31, 2025 posting date, with responses due by August 15, 2025. However, the agency emphasizes that this notice is not a request for proposals and will not accept quotations or formal proposals in response. Any information received will be used solely for market research purposes to inform future similar procurement requirements.